Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse in nursing homes involves unwanted sexual contact or advances by staff, residents, or visitors. This abuse, whether physical, verbal, or emotional, often goes unreported due to victims' vulnerability. Florida law requires nursing homes to protect residents from all forms of abuse and maintain proper safety measures. When sexual abuse occurs, those responsible—individuals or the facility—can be held legally accountable.

Who Should File a Claim and Why Having an Attorney Is Essential

• Benefits of Filing:Victims and families of nursing home sexual abuse have the right to seek compensation for physical, emotional, and psychological injury, such as medical fees, counseling, pain and suffering, and punitive penalties. Filing a claim can also help avoid future abuse and reveal misconduct.
• Consequences Without Representation: The delicate nature of sexual assault in a nursing home makes it difficult to prove. Without legal assistance, victims may struggle to gather evidence, counter nursing home's defenses, and go through complicated legal procedures. Florida's two-year statute of limitations mandates prompt action, and without guidance from professionals, victims risk losing their opportunity at justice.

Carter Injury Law: Committed to Securing the Justice You Deserve

• We’ll review medical records, staff schedules, facility conditions, and witness We’ll entirely investigate your case, from medical records, and interviewing witnesses to collaborating with experts to gather evidence of the abuse, always treating your situation with the utmost sensitivity.
• With extensive experience in Florida nursing home abuse cases, we navigate complex legal requirements to prove sexual abuse claims effectively.
• We will hold abusers and the facility accountable, seeking full compensation for the emotional, physical, and psychological harm caused. Whether negotiating or going to trial, we fight for the victim’s rights.
• We know these cases are deeply sensitive. Let us help you seek justice—contact us for a free, confidential consultation. We take no fees unless we win.